Foie gras vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between foie gras and chocolate
- Foie gras has more vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin A; however, chocolate has more copper, manganese, magnesium, iron, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 382% higher.
- Chocolate has 67 times less vitamin A than foie gras. Foie gras has 3333IU of vitamin A, while chocolate has 50IU.
- Chocolate is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1366.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1023.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +305.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +157% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +118.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1082.5% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +49950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +252% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +498% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +246.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +304% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3987% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3718.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1209.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +168.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 0.23µg | 382% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 2µg | 111% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 3µg | 75% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 1.028mg | 70% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 1.419mg | 56% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 8mg | 47% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 9.54g | 40% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 8.02mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 146mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 24mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7g | 28% |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 61.17g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.05mg | 19% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 31.28g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.297mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 18.519g | 18% |
| Folate | 60µg | 15% | |
| Protein | 11.4g | 4.88g | 13% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 559mg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 0.725mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 2.01mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.025mg | 5% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 546kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 1.092g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 206mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 56mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Foie gras is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 673mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals